Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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